Activity 1: Culture
1. Go to culture crossings
2. Please complete the table below using the website.
Subject
Philippines
United States
Views of Time


Taboos


Titles and Business Cards


Negotiations


Class Rules



3. When you have completed this, ask Ms. McCarthy for the worksheet for homework.

Activity 2: Economy
1. Go to https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html.
2. Click on the "+" sign to the right of Economy.
3. Use the information to complete the chart. Focus on the Philippines first, and if need be, I'll give you the U.S.A. information tomorrow. If you happen to finish the Philippine column, navigate the CIA website and find the information about the U.S.A.
Subject
Philippines
United States
GDP (purchasing power parity)

$14.26 trillion
Labor Force (including unemployed)

154.5 million people
Labor Force (by occupation)

farming, forestry, and fishing: 22.6%
manufacturing, extraction, transportation, and crafts: 24.8%
managerial, professional, and technical: 37.3%
sales and office: 24.2%
other services: 17.6%

Unemployment Rate

9.4%
Population below poverty line

12%
Budget

revenues: $1,914 trillion
expeditures: $3,615 trillion

Public Debt

52.9%
Inflation Rate

-0.7%
Central Bank Discount Rate

0.5%
Oil Imports

13.47 million bbl/day
Exports

$994.7 billion
Imports

$1,445 trillion
4. When you've finished collecting your facts, please use your information to complete for homework.